For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,260 students in 37042, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37042, TN are West Creek Middle School, New Providence Middle School and Kenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37042 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37042, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37042, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 E Pine Mountain Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37042, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37042, TN include West Creek Middle School, New Providence Middle School and Kenwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37042?
3 public middle schools are located in 37042.
What is the racial composition of students in 37042?
37042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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